Metropolitan's Chambers
Митрополичьи палаты
A 17th-century residence in Yaroslavl used by the Metropolitan of Rostov, now a museum of ancient icons and early Russian art.
The Metropolitan's Chambers were built at the end of the 17th century as the residence of the Metropolitan of Rostov when he visited Yaroslavl. It has white walls with red window frames and sits at the southern end of the Volga riverside promenade, near Strelka. It now houses the Old Russian Art branch of the Yaroslavl Art Museum, which displays icons from the 13th to 19th centuries and traces the development of the Yaroslavl icon-painting school. It is closed on Mondays and is a good place to learn more background after seeing the church murals.
Opening hours
Closed Mondays; approx. 10:00-18:00
Nearby sights
- Dormition Cathedral
- Strelka Park
- Volga Embankment
- Yaroslavl Art Museum (Governor's House)
- Church of St Nicholas Nadein
- Church of Elijah the Prophet
- Music and Time Museum
- Korovniki Ensemble